Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
GPC Dividend Income Check
Safety
8.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
43 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
GPC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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GPC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
GPC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Genuine Parts Company distributes 8.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 102.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GPC has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.8% and 5-year CAGR of 5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GPC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 5.6%, with dividends contributing 15.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,618 today.
GPC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $1.0625 | — | 4.26% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $1.0625 | ↑ +3.2% | 3.59% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.0300 | — | 3.16% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.0300 | — | 2.93% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.0300 | — | 3.24% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.0300 | ↑ +3.0% | 3.17% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 3.24% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 2.94% | Oct 1, 2024 |
GPC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd | $15.1B | 3.7% | 8.6% | 43 | Sustainable |
| $3.6B | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $6.6B | 4.7% | 51.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st | $467M | 7.2% | 15.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
| $64.5B | 0.7% | 27.4% | 41 | Sustainable | |
| $52.7B | 1.9% | 79.8% | 27 | Watch |
GPC Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.13 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $4.12 | 3.0% | 4 | $0.47 | 876.6% | 0.11x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $4.00 | 5.3% | 4 | $6.47 | 61.8% | 1.62x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $3.80 | 6.1% | 4 | $9.33 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $3.58 | 9.8% | 4 | $8.31 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $3.26 | 3.2% | 4 | $6.23 | 52.3% | 1.91x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $3.16 | 3.6% | 4 | $-0.20 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $3.05 | 5.9% | 4 | $4.24 | 71.9% | 1.39x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $2.88 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.50 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $2.70 | 2.7% | 4 | $4.18 | 64.6% | 1.55x | 2.7% |
Full Stock Analysis
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Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
43+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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Peer Comparison
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GPC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GPC stock.
How much dividend does GPC pay per share?
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GPC's next ex-dividend date?
GPC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GPC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GPC's dividend safe?
GPC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.6% and FCF payout ratio of +102.8%. With 43 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GPC a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Genuine Parts Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 43 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GPC pay dividends?
Genuine Parts Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GPC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GPC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,564 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GPC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GPC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.